January 2nd, 2010, 15:45
In June 2008 I spent part of one of my two regular trips to Thailand in Pattaya. I've never seen rain like it. At one point the approach to my hotel was 30 cms deep in water and the Second Road and the shops were flooded. An unfortunate British tourist was killed when he was electrocuted by bare wires under the flood water.
I resolved not to visit again at that time of year but having just got back from an extended stay I am keen to return and I wonder what the rainy season etc was like in Pattaya in 2009.
I will be back in Thailand next Christmas/New Year which is by far my favourite time to visit but if I want to avoid getting flooded when would people suggest I might pay a second visit? I usually split my time between Hua Hin and Pattaya. I love the beach and the sea at Hua Hin but I don't like or visit Jomtien.
I resolved not to visit again at that time of year but having just got back from an extended stay I am keen to return and I wonder what the rainy season etc was like in Pattaya in 2009.
I will be back in Thailand next Christmas/New Year which is by far my favourite time to visit but if I want to avoid getting flooded when would people suggest I might pay a second visit? I usually split my time between Hua Hin and Pattaya. I love the beach and the sea at Hua Hin but I don't like or visit Jomtien.